Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Glasgow
The 2026 ice skating season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 2 ice rinks within 4 miles of Glasgow for Christmas 2026. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Friday 20 November (Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland).
Where prices are published, entry is £5 per skater. 2 have skate aids for beginners. The closest to the city centre is Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, about 1 mile from Glasgow.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland
Glasgow Green, Glasgow · 1 mile from Glasgow · run by Glasgow's Winter Wonderland
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Real ice
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: Selected dates and times, Fri 20 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Times: Sessions start on the hour and last about 45 minutes; session times are on the ticket kiosk
Prices: Peak and off-peak prices (peak: Fri, Sat, Sun and every day 18 Dec–3 Jan); adult (16+) and child tickets; skate hire included; skate aids from £5; 10% off for Glasgow postcodes with code GXMAS26 and proof of address. Ticket prices not shown on the pages read.
Open-air rink on real ice with its own bar, so wrap up. Skates run from size 1 to 13, with clips for small feet. Children under 8 must have someone over 16 on the ice; under-12s need a parent or guardian over 18 in the skate centre. Reduced-capacity ASN sessions run at 11am on Sunday 29 November and Sunday 6 December.
Access: Ice rink is fully accessible for wheelchair users.Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: tickets.glasgowswinterwonderland.com Rink details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Public Skating at Braehead Ice Centre
Braehead Ice Centre, Renfrew · 4 miles from Glasgow
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £5
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Rink
- Year-round rink
- Skate hire included
- Yes
- Skate aids
- Yes
- Session length
- 90 minutes
Dates: Year-round public skating; weekly timetable published to 1 Nov 2026. Last year The Big Christmas Skate added over 100 themed sessions in November and December.
Times: Typical sessions 12:30–2pm, 2:30–4pm and 4:30–6pm at weekends; Wee Ones sessions 12:30–1:30pm; Ice Disco Fri and Sat evenings
Prices: General admission (16+) £13.95, 6–16 yrs £9.95, under 5s £5, spectators £2; skate hire included; skating aids £6 each; parent and child session £10
Sessions are cancelled when Glasgow Clan or Paisley Pirates have fixtures. Penguin skating aids suit children under 1.2m; ride-on aids suit children under 1m. Wee Ones sessions are for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The centre sits inside Braehead Shopping Centre.
Parking: Free parking for customers in the Braehead Shopping Centre car parksUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: braeheadicecentre.co.uk Rink details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland | Glasgow (1 mi) | Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | — | Either |
| Public Skating at Braehead Ice Centre | Renfrew (4 mi) | Year-round public skating; weekly timetable published to 1 Nov 2026. Last year The Big Christmas Skate added over 100 themed sessions in November and December. | £5 | Either |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Glasgow open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland (Fri 20 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Glasgow have skate aids?
Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland and Public Skating at Braehead Ice Centre have skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Glasgow free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Public Skating at Braehead Ice Centre at £5.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Glasgow?
You can turn up at Ice Skating at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland and Public Skating at Braehead Ice Centre. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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